Dubai Museum

Dubai Museum

The predecessor of the Dubai Museum was a military fortress built in 1787, making it the oldest existing building in Dubai. Converted into a museum and opened to the public in 1971, it remains the city's premier museum.

In the museum courtyard, there is an old preserved dhow ship, which has now become a symbol of the museum. The entrance also features numerous large and small cannons, representing the weaponry once used by Dubai’s guards. The indoor exhibit section is located on the ground floor of the ancient fortress and recreates a traditional Arabian market, showcasing an art gallery reflecting classic Arabian aesthetics. Among the displays are bronze artifacts from tombs that are 3,000 to 4,000 years old—well worth a closer look. The display rooms feature traditional Arabic musical instruments, everyday items, and tools used for pearl diving and processing. There are also finely crafted bronze ware, plaster products, and pottery excavated from a 4,000-year-old tomb at the Al Ghusais archaeological site. The outdoor exhibits illustrate the living arrangements of ancient Arabs, including some of the earliest wind towers.

The Dubai Museum vividly recreates the Gulf scenery, traditional Arabic homes, mosques, markets, ancient gardens, deserts, and maritime life, allowing visitors to gain deep insight into the daily lives and work of people in ancient times.

Dubai Museum

Must-visit reason: The premier museum in Dubai

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia

Country/Region where the attraction is located: United Arab Emirates

Province/State where the attraction is located: Emirate of Dubai

City where the attraction is located: Dubai